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Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette – The Ultimate Clean-Eating Delight

Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad
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This Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect clean-eating recipe — packed with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tossed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. It’s high in protein, low in carbs, and bursting with flavor. Great for lunch, dinner, or weekly meal prep!

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (grilled or pan-seared)

  • 4 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)

  • 2 ripe avocados (diced)

  • 3 cups mixed greens (spinach, romaine, arugula)

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

  • ¼ small red onion (thinly sliced)

For the Lemon Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 minced clove

  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional, or maple syrup for vegan)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken
    Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a dash of garlic powder. Grill or pan-sear for about 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (165°F). Rest, then slice.

  2. Cook the Bacon
    In a skillet, fry bacon until crispy. Let cool on paper towels and chop into bits.

  3. Make the Vinaigrette
    In a small bowl or jar, whisk lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and honey (if using). Slowly add olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Season to taste.

  4. Assemble the Salad
    In a large bowl, layer greens, chicken slices, bacon bits, avocado chunks, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

  5. Dress and Serve
    Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette just before serving. Gently toss and enjoy immediately.

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